# FAA incident reports: Cessna 501 A list on [Cessna 501](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-501.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20231008017299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231008017299I.md): Cessna 501 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Oct 8, 2023 · N501CF · No damage > After landing on runway 27, [privacy data omitted]/C501 turned left on taxiway alpha 3, then lost directional control and manevered off the taxiway into the grass. [privacy data omitted]/C501^ was on an IFR visual approach. No injuries reported by the pilot. - [Incident 20230309001979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230309001979I.md): Cessna 501 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Mar 9, 2023 · N501NZ · Minor damage > On March 09, 2023 at approximately 17:46 a Cessna C501 under VFR conditions landed on kfll runway 10R and experienced a blown tire on the right main landing gear wheel. Wind was 07009KT. The pilot slowed the aircraft and turned onto taxiway J7 connector where… - [Incident 20230212001379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230212001379I.md): Cessna 501 · Lantana, FL · Feb 12, 2023 · N16NL · Minor damage > West Palm Beach, FL (lna): [privacy data omitted], HER16, C501, veered off the end of runway 28 during landing for unknown reasons, striking 2 runway threshold lights. Aircraft towed to the ramp. POB: 4, injuries: none, damage: 2 main tires blown 2 runway… - [Incident 20230117007119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230117007119I.md): Cessna 501 · San Jose, CA · Jan 17, 2023 · N111MK · Minor damage > On January 17, 2023 at 0807 PST [privacy data omitted]hit the tail of the aircraft on the runway while landing at sjc. There was damage to the tailcone. The aircraft is authorized to fly single pilot. The PIC was type rated and current in the aircraft but… - [Accident 20210529007099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210529007099A.md): Cessna 501 · Smyrna, TN · May 29, 2021 · N66BK · Destroyed · 7 fatal > On may 29,2021, about 1055 CST, N66BK, a CE-501, was destroyed when it impacted lake percy priest shortly after takeoff from kmqy, Smyrna Tennessee. The pilot, the pilot rated passenger, and the five passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operating… - [Incident 20201231016509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201231016509I.md): Cessna 501 · Miami, FL · Dec 31, 2020 · N45TL · Minor damage > On December 31, 2020 at approximately 1708 hours, Cessna citation 501, registration N45TL was given control tower clearance for takeoff from runway 9L. At 1710 the aircraft began the take off roll with full power settings, from respective takeoff charts. The… - [Incident 20201223019869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201223019869I.md): Cessna 501 · Dennison, TX · Dec 23, 2020 · N2158U · No damage > Single pilot flying from meachum to Dennison. On landing, pilot performed a 180 degree turn on the runway at Aproximately 5 mph. His aircraft veered Off the runway and continued aproximately 60 feet into the grass and mud before getting stuck. No injuries - [Accident 20200519006259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200519006259A.md): Cessna 501 · Houston, TX · May 19, 2020 · N501KM · Substantial damage > Main landing gear selected down at or about 3 mile final, indicator revealed unsafe gear, controller and swa crew reported to PIC, gear down, the PIC elected to continue with landing after executing emergency extension maneuvers. At touch down the l/h MLG… - [Accident 20200208010329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200208010329A.md): Cessna 501 · Fairmount, GA · Feb 8, 2020 · N501RG · Destroyed · 4 fatal > From 8030-9 "N501RG departed kffc en-route to kjwn. Shortly after takeoff, pilot was having issues with attitude indicator. N501RG was observed in a descent and ztl lost radar and comms. Alnot issued at 1522Z". Preliminary investigation indicates the final… - [Incident 20171214023079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171214023079I.md): Cessna 501 · Houston, TX · Dec 14, 2017 · N797SE · Minor damage > Pilot reported an unsafe gear indication after selecting gear down, the main gear indicatiors displayed down and locked (green) and the nose gear indicator showed unsafe (no light). Pilot reported the landing gear was cycled with the same results. Pilot then… - [Accident 20160523010069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160523010069A.md): Cessna 501 · Texarkana, AR · May 23, 2016 · N804ST · Substantial damage > On may 23, 2016, at 2130 central daylight time, a Cessna citation 501, N804ST, registered to eagle ii aero, LLC, experienced a rapid decompression at 43,000 feet. The flight which was bound for san antonio, Texas (ksat) made an emergency landing at the… - [Accident 20121207027339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121207027339A.md): Cessna 501 · Grand Forks, ND · Dec 7, 2012 · N212M · Substantial damage > On December 7, 2012, about 2234 central standard time, a Cessna 501 airplane, N212M, was Substantially damaged during recovery from an in-flight upset while departing from detroit Lakes airport (kdtl), detroit lakes, Minnesota. The two pilots and four… - [Incident 20120814019889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120814019889I.md): Cessna 501 · Tamiami, FL · Aug 14, 2012 · N347MH · No damage > On August 14, 2012, aircraft N347MH a Cessna 501, serial number 501-0155 was on descent into ktmb when the left engine digital display unit failed emitting minor electrical smoke into the cockpit. The crew notified ATC and continued to ktmb and landed without… - [Incident 20120720016849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120720016849I.md): Cessna 501 · El Monte, CA · Jul 20, 2012 · N501FJ · Minor damage > On July 20, 2012 N501FJ, a Cessna citation 501 was departing El Monte Airport (EMT) on runway 19 at 1705 local time. During the takeoff ground roll prior to rotation the aircraft struck several birds causing damage to the left engine, and right wing leading… - [Accident 20120315007919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120315007919A.md): Cessna 501 · Franklin, NC · Mar 15, 2012 · N7700T · Destroyed · 5 fatal > Aircraft departed venice, FL (kvnc) at approximately 1149L on 03/15/2012 with 1 pilot and 4 passengers. Aircraft was on a flight plan to Macon County Airport (1A5) attempted to land on runway 25. According to witnesses the aircraft appeared too high and… - [Incident 20111221029179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111221029179I.md): Cessna 501 · Springfield, MO · Dec 21, 2011 · N909PS · Minor damage > After the pilot selected gear down, the main gear indicators displayed down and locked and the nose gear indicator showed unsafe. The pilot cycled gear with the same result. He then performed emergency gear extension with same result. Aircraft landed with… - [Accident 20110805017089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110805017089A.md): Cessna T210N · Amarillo, TX · Aug 5, 2011 · N829MB · Substantial damage > On August 5, 2011 at 1725 local, the aircraft was damanged during an emergency landing near Amarillo, Texas. The aircraft was flown from dumas, Texas. The pilot reported losing power near Amarillo. After he was unsuccessful at restoring power, the pilot… - [Incident 20110313003939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110313003939I.md): Cessna 501 · Uvalde, TX · Mar 13, 2011 · N45TL · Minor damage > On final approach to Uvalde TX, the nose gear indicator light did not illuminate when the gear was extended. The gear unsafe emergency procedure was followed which included actuating the emergency gear blow down bottle. The landing and turn off of the runway… - [Incident 20100630038889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100630038889I.md): Cessna 501 · Chicago, IL · Jun 30, 2010 · N20RM · Minor damage > N20RM, a CE-501 was parked on the ramp. Its door was open and the stair was deployed. N365UC, an EMS helicopter flew over N20RM while approaching to land. The rotorwash from N365UC caused the door of N20RM to impact the extended stair. This caused cosmetic… - [Incident 20100413031461I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100413031461I.md): Cessna 501 · Winter Haven, FL · Apr 13, 2010 · N100LX · Minor damage > The pilot was operating a single pilot CE-501SP and after landing in Winter Haven Airport, the pilot turned his aircraft down a taxi way that was to narrow and his left wing struck the prop and spinner of a parked aircraft. - [Incident 20081002855959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081002855959I.md): Cessna 501 · Miami, FL · Oct 2, 2008 · N98AV · Substantial damage > (-23) During landing N-98V suffered nose gear damage to include the nose wheel departing the aircraft. - [Incident 20080430833589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080430833589I.md): Cessna 501 · Boise, ID · Apr 30, 2008 · N13KD · Minor damage > (-23) N13KD blew a tire on landing runway 28R at boi. A 2 inch by 2 foot piece of metal was found on the runway in the vicinity of the aircraft. It has been determined that the metal was from the aircraft N13KD. The tire had a flat spot and a 2 inch by 2 inch… - [Accident 20060211002989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060211002989A.md): Cessna 501 · Fort Pierce, FL · Feb 11, 2006 · N501DR · Substantial damage > (-23) The aircraft landed and ran off to the right side of the runway. Aircraft landed on runway 9, runway is 6492' in length. The first discernable signs of contact on runway by the aircraft was at sign 200 A1 approximately 3500' down the runway. Tire marks… - [Incident 20040301003949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040301003949I.md): Cessna 501 · Mobile, AL · Mar 1, 2004 · N577JT · Minor damage > (-23) Upon approach for landing and extending the landing gear the nose gear light did not illuminate with the unsafe gear unlock light showing red. Pilot requested a fly by so that the tower could identify if the gear was down. The tower reported to the… - [Accident 20030315003959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030315003959A.md): Cessna 501 · Hailey, ID · Mar 15, 2003 · N70FJ · Destroyed · 3 fatal > (-23) The CE-501 departed slc enroute sun. Slc center issued initial approach clearance to FL190, then a descent to 15,000. The aircraft was cleared direct to the initial approach fix for the RNAV approach and told to expect approach clearance. The aircraft… - [Accident 20010402011069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010402011069A.md): Cessna 501 · Green Bay, WI · Apr 2, 2001 · N405PC · No damage · 1 fatal > (.19)On April 2, 2001, at 1629 central daylight time, a Cessna 501, N405PC, operated by an airline transport pilot was destroyed when maneuvering on initial climb after takeoff, it impacted into the south wall of the morning glory dairy cold storage facility… - [Accident 20000502011399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000502011399A.md): Cessna 501 · Orlando, FL · May 2, 2000 · N56LW · Substantial damage > (-23) On may 3, 2000, at 1913 EST, a Cessna citation 501, N56LW, owned and operated by[privacy data omitted] landed on runway 18R at the Orlando International Airport near Orlando, Florida. During the landing roll out the right main landing gear collapsed… - [Incident 19981108034089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981108034089I.md): Cessna 501 · Louisville, KY · Nov 8, 1998 · N501BE > Oil scavenge pump failure. A/c landed with no problem. Toledo air center installed new (o'h'd') pump. Ops check o.k. - [Incident 19970727026219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970727026219I.md): Cessna 501 · Little Rock, AR · Jul 27, 1997 · N506TF · Minor damage > Narrative: on July 27, 1997 at approximately 1800 CDT, N506TF, a Cessna 501, registered to pelican leasing, inc. of wilminton, de and flown by steve metzler of Little Rock, AR. Received minor damage when the nose landing gear collapsed while taxiing to the… - [Incident 19960610023709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960610023709I.md): Cessna 501 · San Jose, CA · Jun 10, 1996 · N501JE > Narrative: on 06-10-96, a Cessna 501, N501JE, while on approach to sjc, California, runway 29, pilot did not get a nose gear down/locked indication. The pilot executed a go-around and landed with no incident. No pilot deviation and no 8020-11 generated. This… - [Incident 19940908043079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940908043079I.md): Cessna 550 · Cincinnati, OH · Sep 8, 1994 · N511WS · Minor damage > Ignored glide slope. Wheel hit approach light on final. SIC was flying. PIC failed to correct low flight path. - [Incident 19910920061759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910920061759I.md): Cessna 501 · Scottsdale, AZ · Sep 20, 1991 · N501DD · Minor damage > Pilot struck a parked vehicle with right wing tip while taxiing to gate. - [Accident 19891002038759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891002038759A.md): Cessna 501 · Sedona, AZ · Oct 2, 1989 · N617CC · Destroyed > Porpoised on landing in severe gusty crosswind resulted in nose high stall and runway excursion into trees. - [Incident 19890504024379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890504024379I.md): Cessna 501 · El Monte, CA · May 4, 1989 · N5VP · Minor damage > Landed long. Overran runway hitting 3 lights. Braked hard. Had 2 flat tires and ground down wheels. - [Incident 19880921063459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880921063459I.md): Cessna 501 · Van Nuys, CA · Sep 21, 1988 · N222WA · Minor damage > Nose gear warning. Visually ok. Recycled. It collapsed on rollout. Slid off runway internal locking ring failure. - [Incident 19861023077589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861023077589I.md): Cessna 501 · Santa Monica, CA · Oct 23, 1986 · N506TF · Minor damage > Taxiing aircraft struck parked aircraft. - [Accident 19850521057169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850521057169A.md): Cessna 501 · Harrison, AR · May 21, 1985 · N10GE · Destroyed > Descended into trees and terrain during second approach attempt. Course oriented to VOR rather than localizer. - [Accident 19821112059999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821112059999A.md): Cessna 501 · Wichita, KS · Nov 12, 1982 · N2627U · Substantial damage > Mechanic made unauthorized takeoff and made pattern circuit. Aircraft crashed short of runway during landing attempt - [Accident 19790802039989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790802039989A.md): Cessna 501 · Canton, OH · Aug 2, 1979 · N15NY · Destroyed > Pilot allowed aircraft to stall on final approach,hit short of runway,slid into trees,causing fire from breakup. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2076603') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-501/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.